- An Indian citizen was among 12 people killed in the latest Russian attacks on Ukraine, as confirmed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday (September 1, 2026).
- The attacks hit multiple regions including Kyiv, Odesa, Kherson, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Zhytomyr, Sumy and Dnipro, with dozens of people injured.
- In Kyiv, seven people were killed in a strike on a railway depot.
- In Boryspil, a five-storey residential building was damaged, 50 people were evacuated, and four people were killed and 13 injured.
- Nearly 350 first responders were involved in rescue and recovery operations in Kyiv and the surrounding region alone.
- A border crossing with Romania and export infrastructure were also "deliberately damaged", according to Mr. Zelenskyy.
- Mr. Zelenskyy blamed Russia for deliberately targeting civilians and called for increased air defence assistance, stating that "the number of victims of Russian terror directly hinges on every new package of assistance".
An Indian citizen was among 12 fatalities reported in the latest wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on September 1, 2026. The strikes, which involved drones and ballistic missiles, targeted multiple cities including Kyiv and Odesa, resulting in significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.1248910
In Kyiv, a strike on a railway depot led to the deaths of seven individuals, while in Boryspil, a five-storey residential building was damaged, resulting in four deaths and 13 injuries. Zelenskyy noted that dozens of people were injured across the affected regions, which include Kherson, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Zhytomyr, Sumy, and Dnipro.5
The Ukrainian president emphasized the scale of the response, stating that nearly 350 first responders were engaged in rescue and recovery operations in Kyiv and its surroundings. He condemned the attacks as deliberate targeting of civilians, asserting that “Russia always plans its strikes specifically to cause as much destruction to people's lives as possible”. Zelenskyy called for enhanced air defense assistance, linking the number of victims to the adequacy of international support, stating, “The number of victims of Russian terror directly hinges on every new package of assistance.” The ongoing strikes have left thousands without electricity, particularly in Odesa, where guided aerial bomb and drone strikes have persisted since August 31, 2026.6
“In Kyiv, seven people were killed in a strike on a railway depot, while in Boryspil a five-storey residential building was damaged, forcing 50 evacuations. Nearly 350 first responders joined rescue efforts, and Zelenskyy urged more air defence aid, saying "the number of victims of Russian terror directly hinges on every new package of assistance."”
